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Patent GB-2443734-A (GB)
Title: Insulating product for ductwork
Inventor: MERRIEN PETER
IPC: F16L21/00
Filed: 2007-06-11
Abstract: An intermediate insulating product 20 comprises a planar insulating layer (11, figure 1A) having a top side in to which is formed a plurality of parallel channels (14, figure 1B) having cross-sections with tapered sides. A vapour proof layer 18 is applied to the top surface after the channels have been formed such that it bridges the plurality of parallel channels. The intermediate insulating product 20 is then bent with mechanical manipulation in regions adjacent the bottom of the channels thereby causing the channels to close to form a non-planar, derivative insulated ductwork product, preferably in the form of a pipe 30 with a throughbore 40, and the vapour proof layer 18 forms a vapour proof inner lining to the derivative insulated ductwork product. The vapour proof layer 18 includes a sealing flap 18' provided at one end thereof, which overlaps with the other end of the vapour proof layer 18 when it is bent into the derivative insulated ductwork product. The planar insulating layer (11, figure 1A) may also be provided with protective layers 13, (12, figure 1A) on its top and/or bottom surfaces.
Patent GB-2455525-A (GB)
Title: Barrier
Inventor: MCKEE KEITH
IPC: E01F13/02
Filed: 2007-12-12
Abstract: The invention relates to a barrier assembly 102 comprising a barrier member 104 and at least one rotatable foot member 120. The foot member is rotatable with respect to the barrier member between a storage position, where the foot member is parallel to an elongate axis of the barrier member and a standing position, where the foot member is perpendicular to an elongate axis of the barrier member. The foot members are preferably attached to the barrier by a collar 122 which is tubular in section and slots over a foot receiving member (126 figure 2). The feet may be locked in position by means of a spring clip (202 figure 7). The barrier and foot members may be made from metal. Later embodiments relate to a method of using said barrier and a kit of parts comprising said barrier and at least one foot member.
Patent GB-2441697-A (GB)
Title: Laser hair removal device
Inventor: SOHI DANIEL
IPC: A61B19/00
Filed: 2006-09-20
Abstract: A laser hair removal device (10) is disclosed, having a base unit (12) and a hand held laser wand (14). Laser (18) generates light pulses of sufficient energy and duration to damage papilla of each hair follicle in the path of the beam. The device (10) includes one or more safety features to prevent accidental misuse of the device. In particular the device incorporates a high intensity LED (24) which makes looking at the potential path of the laser uncomfortable thus promoting a blinking reflex. Additionally the device may incorporate a skin contact/proximity sensor (26) to prevent use of the laser away from the skin, and/or one or more locking means to prevent accidental powering of the laser.
Patent GB-2457038-A (GB)
Title: Bonded fixing
Inventor: PHILLIPS GARETH
IPC: F16B11/00
Filed: 2008-01-30
Abstract: A fixing (10) for an item (11) comprises a first attachment (13) with a front face to be adhesive bonded to a surface (50) of the item to define a bonding interface (51). It also comprises a cover (14), arranged to overlie at least part of the first attachment (13), and has a first seal (35) arranged to seal to the surface (50) of the item (11) around the first attachment (13) to define a sealed chamber around edges of the bonding interface (51). The cover (14) may be attached to the first attachment (13) after adhesion and there may be further seals (38). A shank (26) may be provided on the first attachment (13) and extends through a hole formed in the cover (14). A second attachment (15) may interconnect the shank (26) and other items.
Patent GB-2460026-A (GB)
Title: Sharing utility meter pulses
Inventor: JONES ALAN JOHN
IPC: G01D4/00
Filed: 2008-05-12
Abstract: Two or more interrogators share pulses from a volts-free switch of a utility meter. The voltage free switch may be a relay contact, a bipolar open collector or a FET open drain. The pulses may be shared by passive means such as bridge rectifiers that can include schottky diodes. The interrogators are thereby polarity independent and more interrogators may be added by adding more diode bridges The interrogating devices can be part of an automatic meter reading (AMR) system and the utility meter may be a Smart Meter for electricity, gas or water.
Patent GB-2450263-A (GB)
Title: Millable pre-installed plug
Inventor: SORHUS ATLE J
IPC: E21B23/02
Filed: 2007-02-27
Abstract: A tubing plug (28) is preinstalled in a premium connection that allows support for the plug outside the drift dimension of the tubulars above and below. The plug is supported in a rotationally locked manner to avoid turning when being milled out. The plug shape internally comprises gentle sloping walls rather than surfaces in alignment with the longitudinal axis of the tubular to allow smaller cuttings to be produced that can be caught on a magnetic sub or circulated to the surface. Because the plug is supported in a zone outside the drift dimension of the adjacent tubulars, milling out the plug does not reduce the drift of the tubular assembly in which the plug was initially mounted. Seals can be provided for bubble tight sealing around the plug.
Patent GB-2452393-A (GB)
Title: A pleural cavity drainage bag
Inventor: HILL DAVID
IPC: A61M1/00
Filed: 2008-08-27
Abstract: A container 42 with an inlet path 14 and an outlet path 44 which is connectable to a pleural cavity wherein the outlet path 44 is selectively permeable for gas, and not liquid. The container can be of flexible material and the inlet path 14 may comprise a unidirectional valve 50. The outlet path 44 of the container is generally a member welded, moulded and / or embedded into the container and may be a hydrophobic membrane such as an oleophobic membrane. The container's preferred use is as a chest drainage bag but is not limited to such use. Preferably the membrane has an absorbent member that may be removably positioned perhaps in a sleeve member and which is permeable to gas exiting the outlet path 44. This may comprise activated carbon and a deoderising material could also be present. The container may have a drainage tap and a gas venting outlet. A support member for the inlet path may be provided for connecting to the bag. Claims are also may for the selectively permeable gas venting outlet and the inlet path support member.
Patent GB-2450024-A (GB)
Title: Modular biometrics collection system architecture
Inventor: JACOBSON VINCENT C
IPC: G06F21/32
Filed: 2007-03-02
Abstract: A modular biometrics collection system with an architecture having application to a combined features recognition system. The system may be a self-organizing mesh of collaborative independent components. Each component may have inputs, outputs and local prioritization management. Each component may operate autonomously. Federated behavior of the components may be achieved by subscribing to content that influences local prioritization. An example of the system may have application to combined face and iris recognition.
Patent GB-2463940-A (GB)
Title: Protection Assembly for Elongate Flexible Member and Method of Installation of such Member
Inventor: RITCHIE-BLAND GARY
IPC: F16L3/08
Filed: 2008-10-03
Abstract: A mechanical latch (14) for preventing damage to a cable passing through an aperture is disclosed. The mechanical latch comprises a housing (42) adapted to be inserted into an aperture in a first direction and having an internal bore (43) for allowing movement of a cable therethrough. Latch fingers (46) protrude from the housing for engaging an edge of the aperture to prevent removal of the housing from the aperture in a second direction, opposite to the first direction, after insertion of the housing into the aperture in said the direction, to prevent the cable from engaging the edge of the aperture.
Patent GB-2454126-A (GB)
Title: Method of cooling a multiphase well effluent stream
Inventor: POORTE EDWIN
IPC: E21B43/36
Filed: 2007-07-02
Abstract: A method of cooling a multiphase well effluent stream comprises : separating the multiphase well effluent stream (G+L) into gas enriched and liquid enriched fractions in a gas liquid separator (2, 22); cooling the liquid enriched fraction in a heat exchanger (6,26); reinjecting the cooled liquid enriched fraction into the well effluent stream (G+L) at a location upstream of the gas liquid separator (2, 22), thereby cooling the well effluent stream without requiring a gas-liquid heat exchanger to directly cool the multiphase well effluent stream, which may be ten times larger than the liquid-liquid heat exchanger (6, 26) for cooling the recycled liquid enriched fraction (Lcold).
Patent GB-2468356-A (GB)
Title: Lamination machine
Inventor: GARDINER CHARLES
IPC: B32B37/06
Filed: 2009-03-06
Abstract: A lamination machine 1 for laminating lower melting point biodegradable polyester material 18 to a substrate, using a hot melt adhesive. The machine includes a radiant heater 21 for heating the hot melt adhesive applied to the biodegradable polyester material and a conduction roller 14 for heating the biodegradable polyester film to a lower temperature. The machine also comprises a nip roller 3 for applying the film including the hot melt adhesive to the substrate, and coolers 6, 7 for cooling the laminated material. This allows sufficient heating of the hot melt adhesive to for it to be adequately molten or at least tacky to adhere to the substrate, and yet keeps the biodegradable file below its shrink temperature.
Patent GB-2473216-A (GB)
Title: Reactive polymers for solid phase extraction
Inventor: COKER RAYMOND
IPC: B01D15/00
Filed: 2009-09-03
Abstract: An apparatus comprises a solid phase extraction (SPE) carrier loaded with a polymer having functional monomers for binding an analyte, wherein the polymer is a reactive polymer such that, in use, the reactive polymer binds an analyte having a primary amino group, causing fluorescent isoindole complex formation. Preferably, the reactive polymer comprises ophthaldialdehyde and allyl thiol and further includes ethyleneglycol dimethacrylate (EGDMA) as a cross-linker and 1,1'-azobis(cyclohexanecarbonitrile) as an initiator. The reactive polymer may be prepared from a monomer mixture comprising acetonitrile and triethylamine. The apparatus is particularly suitable for adsorbing DNA, fumonisin B1, Atenolol, Abacavir glutarate, vitamin B1 and bovine serum albumin (BSA). The apparatus may also comprise a Toximet-T instrument and/or transilluminator. A method of analysing a sample comprising the steps of: providing an SPE carrier, such as an SPE cartridge, loaded with a reactive polymer, the reactive polymer being suitable for binding an analyte having a primary amino group, such that binding results in fluorescent isoindole complex formation; applying the sample to the reactive polymer; and detecting any change in fluorescence emission.
Patent GB-2470442-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum cleaner tool
Inventor: DYSON JAMES
IPC: A01K13/00
Filed: 2009-10-22
Abstract: An attachment 100 for a vacuum cleaning appliance comprises a head (102, fig 9), and a handle 104 connected to the head (102, fig 9). The head (102, fig 9) comprises a bristle carrier 106 having a plurality of bristles 108, and a bristle cover 112 having a plurality of apertures. A conduit is connectable to a vacuum cleaning appliance for conveying an air flow towards the appliance. The head (102, fig 9) further comprises a first suction opening 144 of the conduit and the handle comprising a second suction opening 150 of the conduit. An actuator 116 effects relative movement between the bristle carrier 106 and the bristle cover 112 from a stowed configuration in which the bristles 108 are retracted relative to the bristle cover 112 and a deployed configuration in which the bristles 108 protrude from the bristle cover 112 through the apertures. The tool can be a pet grooming device.
Patent GB-2475721-A (GB)
Title: A method of encoding video data
Inventor: DAVIES THOMAS JAMES
IPC: H04N7/26
Filed: 2009-11-27
Abstract: Video is encoded by applying a vertically and horizontally separable transform to provide a block of transform coefficients; and quantising the transform coefficients. Prior to quantisation, a filtering operation is performed on the block of transform coefficients, the filtering operation applying a rotation to pairs of coefficients in the block. Each pair of coefficients may be symmetrically positioned with respect to the leading diagonal of the block. The transform may be a Discrete Cosine Transform (DCT) or Discrete Sine Transform (DST). The rotation for each block may be selected such that each coefficient pair is rotated by the same common angle for the block. Each block may have undergone a spatial prediction utilizing a directional predictor and the rotation angle is selected in accordance with the angle of the spatial predictor. The rotation angle may be signaled in the encoded output. Also disclosed is a method of picture encoding characterized by varying a filtering operation based on a spatial direction prior to quantizing; and an encoding and decoding apparatus characterized by a parallel array of filters, and a block de multiplexer providing a different pair of coefficients to each filter.
Patent GB-674449-A (GB)
Title: Machine for applying labels about deformable articles such as balls of yarn
IPC: B65C5/00
Filed: 1950-04-24
Abstract: 674,449. Conveyers. LOBASSO, V. April 24, 1950. No. 10037/50. Class 78 (i). [Also in Group XVII] In a machine for wrapping easily deformable articles, such as balls of yarn, holder elements to prevent such deformation are attached to an intermittently moving endless conveyer or to a packet wheel to transport the article to a position where a label is wrapped round the article and to an ejecting mechanism. The holder 13, Fig. 4, has two fingers 17, 18 attached to a plate 16 the upper 17 being pivoted and held down by a spring 22 while the lower 18 is vertically adjustable for different sized articles. The plate 16 is attached by an arm 15 to an endless chain 11 and piston 21 slidable in it adjusts the depth of the holder. A roller 23 on an extension of the arm 17 and rollers 24 on the plate 16 engage guide rails. The ejection mechanism is operated by a cam 40 through arms 44, 48 the latter having an ejection fork 50<SP>1</SP>, Fig. 7, slidable within it and having a roller which engages a guide rail so that the fork moves upwardly and forwardly to eject the the article. The chain 11 is moved intermittently by hooks 32, reciprocated by a crank 34 on a gear wheel 35 engaging in its links. In operation as a holder 13 reaches the top left side of the conveyer, guide rails 26 engage the roller 23 to open the finger 17 to receive an article. As the holder 13 descends the right side of the conveyer, the roller 23 is freed and the finger 17 closed by its spring 22, guide rails 27 keeping it upright by engaging the rollers 24. The holder reaches the wrapping position 30 where a label is applied round the article and fingers 17, 18. The holder then moves guided by rails 28, 29 until the article is ejected. It then returns to the top left corner of the conveyer on guide rails 27a. In a modification Fig. 7, the holders 63 are mounted on a wheel 60 and kept upright by counter weights. Rails 68 engage a roller to open the upper finger while similar labelling and ejected mechanism is provided. The wheel 60 is moved intermittently by a hook 71.
Patent GB-745226-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to trucks
IPC: B62B5/00
Filed: 1953-04-13
Abstract: 745,226. Hand trucks. BINNS, P. G. April 13. 1954 [April 13, 1953], No. 10065/53. Class 108 (1). [Also in Group XXX] A hand truck has transverse members 3, 4 connecting hollow longitudinal members 1 which accommodate members 15 extendable downwardly and members 13 extendable upwardly beyond the propelling handle 11 for easier manipulation of the load. The wheels 8 are carried by brackets 7 secured to the lower ends of the longitudinals 1. An interlocking means is provided to ensure that the frame 15 cannot be withdrawn until the frame 13 is fully extended.
Patent GB-1057532-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for coating sheets of solid materials
IPC: B44D/
Filed: 1964-03-10
Abstract: A method of coating surfaces of sheet materials with a hot melt composition comprises heating the sheet material prior to the deposition of the hot melt composition and depositing the hot melt composition in a substantially gas-free, molten condition.  The sheet materials may be fibrous, porous, or non-porous, e.g. paper, metal, plastics, hard rubber.  The hot melt composition may comprise a blend of petroleum-derived wax and synthetic resin copolymers, e.g. a mixture of paraffin wax and a copolymer of ethylene and vinyl acetate, optionally with microcrystalline wax and polyethylene.  The sheet material may be heated in a moist atmospheric environment or a humectant may be incorporated in the sheet material before heating. The hot melt composition may be applied by means of a curtain coating device.  Entrained gases in the hot melt composition may be removed by a centrifugal vacuum device.  Apparatus for coating the surfaces of sheet materials with a hot melt composition comprises means for delivering the hot melt composition in a substantially gas-free and molten condition in the form of a gravitating curtain, means for conveying the sheet material through said curtain, and means for heating the sheet material before its passage through the curtain. Two means for delivering the hot melt composition may be provided such that the sheet material is coated on both sides, further heating means being arranged to heat the sheet material after one side has been coated.  A receptacle may be positioned beneath the delivering means for collecting undeposited hot melt composition, which is then fed to degassing means, and returned to the delivering means in a de-gassed state.  Means for humidifying the sheet material during the heating step may be provided, when the sheet material is paper.  The coatings may be cured by water bath, waterfall, cold air, or cold surface and a device for removing excess water from the cured coating surface may be provided.
Patent GB-526773-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to velocipedes
IPC: B62K15/00
Filed: 1939-03-31
Abstract: 526,773. Collapsable &c. cycles. MARCELIN, A. J. March 31,1939, No. 10184. [Classes 136 (i) and 136 (iii)] A bicycle, tandem, or other cycle of the type adapted to be reduced in size to facilitate storage and transport comprises wheels and a frame of small diameter and height respectively, one or more long vertical or substantially vertical saddle pillars telescopically mounted for lowering, and foldable handle-bars, and is characterized in that the frame is of rigid construction with its upper rear part not substantially higher than the tops of the wheels, the saddle pillar is only slightly in front of the rear wheel, and the guide tube for the saddle pillar (or each pillar) traverses the complete vertical dimension of the frame and is fixed at or near its upper and lower ends respectively to upper and lower parts of the frame. In the case of a bicycle, the frame is of the low triangulated form shown, the rear being no higher, or not substantially higher, than the tops of the wheels, which are of small diameter. The saddle pillar 11 slides telescopically in a vertical guide tube 12, which is rigidly connected at its upper end to the junction of the parts 1, 2, 9 of the frame, and at its lower end to a cross-piece between the arms of the lower fork 8, thus reinforcing the frame. The saddle can thus be lowered from the riding position shown to a position approximately level with the top of the frame. The handle-bars 15 are adapted to be folded down at the sides of the frame, the inner ends 16 of the handlebar arms being rotatably mounted in sockets on the stem 4. The arms 15 are held in position by interlocking pins and notches or by intermeshing teeth on the arms and sockets, the ends of the arms being screw-threaded to receive wing-nuts which lock the parts in the required position ; a spring may be provided to assist separation of the interlocking parts. The front wheel fork 5 may be turned through 180 degrees to reduce the length of the cycle for storage. The luggage-carrier 23 is of such a form as to act as a stand to support the cycle when the latter is turned through 90 degrees into a vertical position, with the front wheel in the air. In the case of a tandem bicycle, both saddle pillars are telescopically mounted, and the rear pair of handlebars are foldably mounted on the front saddle pillar.
Patent GB-558901-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to apparatus for recording variations in movement of a part of a mechanism
IPC: G07C3/12
Filed: 1942-07-22
Abstract: 558,901. Recording apparatus. K. D. G. INSTRUMENTS, Ltd., and EVERINGTON, G. D. July 22, 1942, No. 10279. [Class 106 (iv)] In an apparatus for recording variations in the extent of movement of a part of a mechanism, successive movements of said part are arranged to produce a succession of punctures or slits through multiple layers of sheet material in such manner that the location of the punctures in the various layers provide a measure of the extent of travel of the successive movements. The invention is applied to recording the amount of recoil of a fire-arm in successive shots. A number of paper discs 21 are mounted in a drum 15 at known distances apart and at the recoil of the gun, a needle 12 secured to the barrel pierces one or more of the discs near the periphery. A plunger 13 also secured to the barrel actuates a cam lever to step on the drum 15 so that a number of successive recordings can be made. The record sheet 43 in Figs. 6, 7 and 9 is in zig-zag form and is carried by a rack 50 which is stepped on at each shot by rack-and-pinion mechanism. Fig. 9 shows the record sheet opened out when the amounts of recoil can be easily compared.
Patent GB-861034-A (GB)
Title: Two-step gear reduction mechanism
Inventor: MCCARTHY JOHN HYLAND
IPC: F16H1/48
Filed: 1959-03-25
Abstract: 861,034. Toothed gearing. CATERPILLAR TRACTOR CO. March 25, 1959, No. 10312/59. Class 80 (1). [Also in Group XXXI] In two-stage reduction gearing between, for example, a shaft 13 and a sprocket 29 driving a track-type tractor or other heavy duty vehicle, wherein the second stage is epicyclic and comprises a driving sun 22, reaction annulus 21 and driven carrier 24 connected to the sprocket 29, the sun 22 is positioned immediately adjacent the output gear 17 of the first stage, to provide a compact arrangement, and is connected thereto by a loose splined connection 30 at a point remote from the gears to permit self-centring of the sun 22. As shown, the first stage comprises a pinion 16 engaging a gear 17, supported by a bearing 18 on a non- rotatable shaft 19, the gear being integral with a hollow shaft 25 whose outer end is supported by a sleeve bearing 27 in the hollow output shaft 28 of the planet carrier 24. The shaft 28 is mounted in bearings carried by the shaft 19. The sun 22 is carried by a hollow shaft 26 which is loosely coupled to the coaxial shaft 25, which it surrounds, by the splined coupling 30, and is also capable of bending. The sun 22 is thus free to move in its own plane to a central position in relation to the planet pinions. In a modification, the sun 22 has a solid shaft lying within the hollow shaft of the gear 17, the two shafts extending towards the vehicle centre line, i.e. in the opposite direction to that in Fig. 1, and being coupled at their ends by loose splines. Specification 747,296 is referred to.